How many syllables in “laudatory”?
syllables in "laudatory"
Word details
Syllables
4
lau · da · to · ry
Letters
9
l · a · u · d · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “laudatory”
The word “laudatory” contains 4 syllables, divided as lau · da · to · ry. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "laudatory" have?
"laudatory" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "laudatory" into syllables?
"laudatory" is divided into syllables as: lau · da · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "laudatory"?
The Scrabble score for "laudatory" is 13 points.
Using “laudatory” in writing
Four-syllable words like "laudatory" (lau · da · to · ry) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “laudatory” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “laudatory”
The letters in “laudatory” can be rearranged to spell one other word: adulatory.